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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 890.54 and 247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 890.54 and 247.21 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 890.54 = 247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/890.54 = 247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 890.54 × 247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 220,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,154.47/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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